My ex husband claims my children (as per our divorce decree). But my children live with me. If I file as Head of Household, can I take the Chikd Care Tax Credit for them?

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My ex husband claims my children (as per our divorce decree). But my children live with me. If I file as Head of Household, can I take the Chikd Care Tax Credit for them?

Yes you can. You would also get EIC if you qualify for it. You would release the dependency exemption to your ex and provide an 8332.

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My ex husband claims my children (as per our divorce decree). But my children live with me. If I file as Head of Household, can I take the Chikd Care Tax Credit for them?

Yes you can. You would also get EIC if you qualify for it. You would release the dependency exemption to your ex and provide an 8332.

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